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Algorithm for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.
It is usually impractical to test and treat the many
Algorithm for the ... impractical to test ... if the diarrhea can ... pick specific tests ... Chronic #Diarrhea #Algorithm
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... first step in the algorithm ... trep antibody) Reflex ... (TPPA) can be performed ... #Testing #Diagnosis
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: • ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... CHD, congenital ... cardiopulmonary exercise testing ... liver function test ... Hypertension #Workup #Algorithm
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
of a limb can be ... testing occurs ... the edge of a table ... with the heels resting ... is best elicited
The Spectrum of Tuberculosis

As shown in the graphic from our Primer, exposure to M. tuberculosis can
. tuberculosis can ... immune memory, can ... tuberculin skin test ... #Tuberculosis #Testing ... IGRA #Spectrum #Table
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
Yergason's Test ... Exam Yergason's test ... tendon pathology testing ... Can also be +SLAP ... clinical #video #msk
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
the examination table ... patients may be able ... to plantar flex ... tendon ruptures can ... physicalexam #surgery #msk
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
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(uncommon, but can ... • Decr tendon reflexes ... Spurling's sign: Tilting ... Radiculopathy #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... Highest metabolic equivalent ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... surgery Stress Testing